| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $40.82 | 3.853% | $42.3928 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.35 | 8.571% | $40.5513 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.53 | 9.648% | $229.7455 | $229.75 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.67 | 6.426% | $115.6531 | $115.65 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.75 | 13.194% | $282.702 | $282.70 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.83 | 6.789% | $29.7194 | $29.72 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.64 | 11.813% | $184.0889 | $184.09 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.59 | $924.8530 | $924.85 | $924.85 | $924.90 | |